Corey Ortwein

This document outlines the Family and Parent Engagement Policy for Catoosa County School District, specifically for its Title I schools. The policy aims to strengthen parent and family involvement in students' education by establishing expectations for regular and meaningful communication, fostering school-parent-community partnerships, and building capacity through resources and training. It details strategies for engaging parents, ensuring compliance with ESSA requirements, integrating with other educational programs, and providing support for both parents and school staff to enhance student academic achievement and literacy.

The session included announcements regarding the results of a school-wide jelly bean guessing contest and the presentation of awards for student writing submissions. Recognitions were given to students for academic level-ups and positive office referrals. The session also featured a birthday celebration for a faculty member and concluded with the recitation of the school mission statement and code of conduct.

The board meeting included the recognition of a new elementary school principal, the finance team for their audit performance, and various student and teacher achievements, including literary championships, JROTC drill team accomplishments, and athletic successes for wrestling and girls' basketball. The meeting also included a public participation segment where concerns regarding the school system's financial health and fiscal ratings were raised, followed by a response from the board addressing progress in reserve funding.

The announcements covered several key topics including the recent second-grade performance, information regarding the upcoming PBIS tailgate event and bubble day, and details about the yearbook deadline. Additionally, the session included an update on the school store fundraiser, the daily weather report, and a recitation of the school mission statement and core values.

This document outlines the 2024-2025 Family-School Compact for Achievement, an agreement developed by parents, students, and teachers to support student success. The plan focuses on district and school goals for academic achievement in ELA and Math for fourth-grade students, aiming to increase proficiency in both subjects. Key areas include reading fluency, Lexile score improvement, math fact mastery, and overall RIT score growth. The compact emphasizes collaborative efforts between teachers, parents, and students through home learning strategies, regular communication, and parental engagement to ensure all students reach grade-level standards.